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Titan Pride Update, End of Camp Version

WOW! What a week. This band has so shown up to work. We have been blessed with great weather and a great opportunity to kick this season off in the right way. Your kids have done a marvelous job and I am so proud of the work they accomplished. Here’s to a great season!

TOMORROW MORNING
All students must be on the parking lot WITH instrument in hand ready to warm up at 9am.

All parents are having a general meeting in the choir room at 9am as well. All parents are encouraged to attend.

All SENIORS are to be in the courtyard at 8:30am for their poster picture to be taken.

Performance Preview begins at 9:30 on the parking lot. All families are invited to attend.

Clash of the Titans eligibility meeting (required for participation in the program) is at 10:15 in the PAC. Prior to entering the auditorium, you MUST sign in on the chrome books in the commons/fieldhouse (this is not the commitment form, just proving you were there)

AFTER the meeting, you will be given a pen and a form to sign (both parent and student) on the way out of the PAC. After you sign it and drop it in the appropriate indicated spot, you will be free to leave for the day. (This should be 11:30am)

If you do NOT attend this meeting, you will need to call and set up a private screening prior to our first performance (August 22nd), or your student cannot perform with the band that evening.

NEXT THURSDAY, AUGUST 14th
We have our first evening rehearsal for the year. 6:30-8:30pm at school. All members of the band are to be in attendance.

SCHEDULE
Here, again, is the schedule for the fall. Attendance at each date on this calendar is a part of the grade for our class. Please make sure they are in your calendar now to prevent conflicts. I fully realize there are unavoidable conflicts with sports and I work those out with parents and students when needed. It is crucial students are at these rehearsals/performances for us to achieve the best product with our show.

(See attached file: 2014 MB Sched May 29.docx)

Have a GREAT weekend and see you tomorrow morning!

Clifton D. Thurmond

2014 MB Sched May 29.docx

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Fitting for new Titan Pride Marching Band uniforms!

Greetings! We have to have all of NEXT season’s marching band members fitted in the next few days. In an effort to provide several options for getting this done, we are going to start TOMORROW (Thursday) NIGHT at 6:00pm in the band room area. If your son/daughter is available to come sometime between 6 and 8pm for about 10-15 minutes, please come during that time. This will help expedite this tight deadline.

We are SUPER excited about what next year has to offer and it all starts right now!

March on Titan Pride!

Clifton D. Thurmond

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Glitch

During Cavalcade of Bands on Monday April 28th, the combined bands played a new piece of music written by Mr. Harrel with electronic accompaniment provided by Macbook Pro. We featured Mr. Harvey on trumpet and senior and 2-time All State Jazz Band member Isaiah Carter on drums.

Enjoy the video below, or listen to a recording.

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Congratulations to the following band students

I "Exemplary" Rating
Amanda Brobst, Katie Case, Maddie Krause – Flute Trio
Shayla Brown, Courtney Bingham, Allyssa DeJarnette – Woodwind Trio
Michelle Liu – Piano Solo
Katie Case – Flute Solo
Shayla Brown – Piccolo Solo
Allyssa DeJarnette – Clarinet Solo
Courtney Bingham – Oboe Solo
Shayla Brown – Flute Solo
Sawyer Harmon – Tuba Solo

II "Outstanding" Rating
David Burre – Trombone Solo
Justin McKinney – Marimba Solo
Chandler Tennyson – Timpani Solo
Isaiah Carter – Snare Drum Solo
Christine Betts – Oboe Solo
Emma Rae-King – Piano Solo
Amanda Berkstresser, Courtney Kratt, Emily Marsh – Flute Trio

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Band District Contest Results

Congratulations to the following band students for their success at Saturday’s MSHSAA District Solo/Ensemble Festival.

Superior “1” Ratings (Eligible for MSHSAA State Solo/Ensemble Contest May 2nd)
Solo
Michelle Liu – Piano
Emma Rae King – Piano
Isaiah Carter – Snare Drum
Jacob Grigsby – Marimba
Chandler Tennyson – Timpani
David Burre – Trombone
Katie Case – Flute
Sawyer Harmon – Tuba
Jonah Beard – Marimba
Justin McKinney – Marimba
Shayla Brown – Flute
Shayla Brown – Piccolo
Courtney Bingham – Oboe
Allyssa DeJarnette – Clarinet
Christine Betts – Oboe
Ensemble
Emily Marsh, Courtney Kratt, Amanda Berkstresser – Flute Trio
Courtney Bingham, Shayla Brown, Allyssa DeJarnette – Woodwind Trio
Amanda Brobst, Katie Case, Maddison Krause – Flute Trio

Excellent “2” Ratings
Solo
Kayla Shaeffer – Alto Saxophone
Maddison Krause – Flute
Angela Bechtold – Flute
Kevin McMilian – Marimba
Zach DiPardo – Snare Drum
Trevor Allen – Snare Drum
Amanda Brobst – Piano
Daniel Schnelle – Trumpet
Holly Coleman – Flute
Janine Nunes – Flute
Emily Wiencek – Clarinet
Jaret Workman – Trumpet
Brandon Bruns – Snare Drum
Chandler Tennyson – Marimba
Ensemble
Michelle Liu, Kayla Shaeffer, Jacob Ward – Alto Saxophone Trio
Kate Mosier, Holly Coleman, Alexis Emery – Flute Trio

Good “3” Ratings
Solo
Jake Brady – Snare Drum
Jacob Grigsby – Marimba
Collin Whittaker – Marimba
Jacob Ward – Alto Saxophone
Connor Stoehr – Bassoon
Anthony Daleo – Clarinet
Ensemble
Peyton Culclager, Kayla Shaeffer, Michael Lobsinger, Michelle Liu – Saxophone Quartet

A GREAT day by all involved on Saturday, and a WONDERFUL support system from the LSW Music Parents Organization.

Clifton D. Thurmond

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Titan Pride Update, Contest Edition

Happy Monday-after-spring break,

It’s CONTEST TIME!!!!!!

Here is the schedule for THIS week’s solo and ensemble schedule:
(See attached PDF file below)
Students should be on campus preparing for their performance no later than 45 minutes prior to performance time. In addition, even though this is our school, students will not have access to the band room or choir room during the contest, so instruments and music will need to go home with them Friday after school.
Performers should be dressed up for their performance, i.e. tuxedo, business casual, shirt/tie, dress, skirt, etc….

We are still in desperate need of volunteers to run the festival Saturday. We need room monitors in a major way. Please go to CHARMS to sign up to help. It is much appreciated. Also, you can contact Nancy Shaeffer for more information (nancyj1013@gmail.com).

For all band students NOT listed on the contest schedule, they will be attending the Lee’s Summit Festival on Tuesday, April 8 at LSHS (more info to come in a couple of weeks)

Large Group Contest is NEXT week.

Concert Band
Concert Band will perform at 3pm on Wednesday, March 26 in the LSW PAC. The performance is open to the public, so if you are able, please attend their performance. Students are to bring their tuxedo/concert dresses to school that day as they will not have an opportunity to go home before the performance. Students will be finished around 4pm.

4th Hour Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble will perform at 4:55pm on Wednesday, March 26 in the LSW PAC. The performance is open to the public, so if you are able, please attend their performance. Students are to bring their tuxedo/concert dresses to school that day as they will not have an opportunity to go home before the performance. Students will be finished around 5:15pm.

Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band will perform at 3pm on Friday, March 28 in the LSW PAC. The performance is open to the public, so if you are able, please attend their performance. Students are to bring their tuxedo/concert dresses to school that day as they will not have an opportunity to go home before the performance. Students will be finished around 4pm.

Thank you, and have a great week!

Clifton D. Thurmond

LSW Band Solo & Ensemble Times.pdf

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2014 All State Band and Jazz Band

The results are finally in from the hectic 2014 All State Auditions.

The following students were selected to represent LSW in the 2014 All State Bands. Congrats!

Isaiah Carter, Vibes (jazz band)
Shayla Brown [alt.], piccolo
Courtney Bingham, English Horn
Allyssa DeJarnette, Clarinet